DeMarini slowpitch softball bats create legends on the diamond through industry best technology and next level cosmetics (not to mention the crazy names). For the 2018 season, the Twisted Mistress is guaranteed to be the hottest bat in your bag. With a half and half, two-piece, full ounce end loaded design, this softball bat is perfect for heavy hitters who swing for the fence during every at-bat. The advanced performance composite (APC) barrel helps maximize performance with maximum compression, which also results in a quick break-in period. On the other end, the ZnX alloy handle provides a stiff, durable feel on contact while providing less flex and more force. DeMarini: Meet the Wrecking Crew!

This 2018 DeMarini Twisted Mistress USSSA Slow Pitch Softball Bat (WTDXXAU) features the standard 2 1/4-inch barrel diameter, a 13-inch barrel length, and the proven RCK knob that delivers unreal comfort. With multiple certification stamps, this model is approved for play in USSSA, NSA, and ISA. Step into the batter's box with a Twisted Mistress and pick up one of these DeMarini slowpitch bats today with free shipping and a full one (1) year manufacturer's warranty. Don't forget, with our 24/7 customer service, we'll be here for you from click to hit!

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From the looks of the picture, the bat is a scarlet red color, is this accurate? I've seen some models that look closer to an orange. I'd prefer the closer to red, but wanted to ask which it is.

kup23

The 2018 DeMarini Twisted Mistress USSSA Slow Pitch Softball Bat: WTDXXAU make look different on certain pics due to the lighting being used from one website to the next. The color, in our opinion, is not a true scarlet red; there is certainly an orange hue to it.

Cameron

Is this bat replacing another model from last year or is it a new model?

Cholt

This is a new model from DeMarini. It is a hybrid model with an alloy handle and a composite barrel.

Is this considered a senior bat (which is only approved in certain leagues)?

Jerry

The 2018 DeMarini Twisted Mistress USSSA Slow Pitch Softball Bat (WTDXXAU) features the USSSA certification and is approved for play in USSSA, NSA and ISA leagues. The senior slow pitch certification is SSUSA.

Taylor

I just need a comparison: is this bat better for a heavy hitter and for home runs compared to the DeMarini Ultimate Weapon and the Dudley Demolition?

Ed Dobson

This 2018 DeMarini Twisted Mistress USSSA Slow Pitch Softball Bat (WTDXXAU) is a composite-built bat. Because of that, I would put it a tier above the Ultimate Weapon since the Ultimate Weapon is made of aluminum material (composite seems to perform higher than aluminum for slowpitch softball). In regard to comparison to the Dudley Demolition, I would still suggest this Twisted Mistress. Overall, we get more reviews on these DeMarini Slow Pitch models compared to the Dudleys and I would feel most comfortable putting forth the DeMarini for use.

Ben

Is it better to break-in a new bat with a bat mallet or pre-game batting practice?

jim

We would recommend that you break-in the DeMarini Twisted Mistress USSSA Slow Pitch Softball Bat: WTDXXAU with pre-game batting practice and just rotate the barrel every 10-15 hits.

Tyler

I would like to know if I can use this bat ASA?Softball league

Carlos Rodriguez

The DeMarini Twisted Mistress USSSA Slow Pitch Softball Bat: WTDXXAU is not approved for play in ASA. It is approved for play in USSSA, NSA, and ISA play.

Dani

Is the 2018 model ASA approved-why not? I understand the 2019 is?

Nancy

The DeMarini Twisted Mistress USSSA Slow Pitch Softball Bat: WTDXXAU is DeMarini's USSSA version of the alloy handle/composite barrel hybrid design and is only approved for play in USSSA, NSA, & ISA. The same design with ASA certification is called the DeMarini Flipper USA ASA Slow Pitch Softball Bat: WTDXFLA, which is only approved for play in ASA & Non-Linear USA Softball.

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In 1992, DeMarini Sports had something to celebrate. The three-year-old company had climbed a rung on the proverbial ladder of success, moving its world headquarters from a dirt-floored barn to a slightly larger metal shack. "It was a big move for us," recalled Ray DeMarini from the batting cage of DeMarini Sport’s present-day Bat Industrial Complex. "The new shop was larger, more storm resistant, and -best of all- it had a heater."

In the early days, DeMarini Sports hardly made a blip on the radar screen of softball. With no retailers and virtually no advertising budget, DeMarini grew steadily by selling high-performance bats directly to customers. While established companies made "juiced" bats for the pros and ordinary bats for the public, DeMarini focused on making one line of high-performance bats for pros and amateurs alike. This approach, combined with a passion for the sport, led to the greatest innovation in softball history - the world’s first multi-wall bat: the DeMarini Doublewall.

Released in 1993, the DeMarini Doublewall was the world’s first multi-wall bat. Like a modern golf driver or oversized tennis racket, the Doublewall had a giant "sweetspot," which allowed average players to hit like pros. DeMarini’s sales exploded, and before long opposing bat manufacturers to notice. DeMarini - a homegrown company led by a softball fanatic - had shaken the establishment silly.

To understand the rise of the DeMarini Dynasty, you need to know Ray DeMarini. A cult hero among avid players, Ray DeMarini emerged on the professional softball scene at the age of 40, a veritable geriatric among younger players. With a scientific approach to training, a batting speed of 96 miles-per-hour and a bombastic attitude, DeMarini fast earned a reputation as a savage competitor.

In June of 1987, ESPN launched a nationwide search for a hardcore player to advise on a series of instructional softball videos. When approached by producer Erich Lytle, the biggest boys in softball repeatedly spoke of a five-foot-seven softball giant—Ray DeMarini. DeMarini had mastered reflex hitting, a technique that drops the ball squarely between the infield and outfield. Impressed with DeMarini's knowledge and scientific approach to training, Lytle not only hired Ray as an advisor—he hired him as the host. Together, they produced Ray DeMarini's Reflex Hitting System, ESPN's most successful home video to date.

Having garnered national recognition through ESPN, Ray turned his efforts toward designing a high-performance bat for the masses. To accomplish this, he needed an engineer. "Not just an engineer," he said, "but a boot-strapping rocket scientist who could build an empire with pocket change." Ray's call was answered by Mike Eggiman. Having grown up on a farm, Eggiman was adept at making the most of a situation. Case in point: the company's first piece of automated bat-making equipment had the heart of an abandoned washing machine.

With Eggiman as Chief Engineer, DeMarini Sports delivered a series of industry firsts: the first multi-wall bat (Doublewall Distance), the first high-performance bat for massive players (Fatboy) and the first high-performance youth bat (Black Coyote).

In 2000, DeMarini joined forces with Wilson Sporting Goods to develop the next generation of hitting technology. Ray believed it was a perfect fit, as both companies shared a vision of developing game-enhancing equipment for avid players. What’s more, the companies had complimentary products: Wilson was the leader in gloves, balls and protective gear, while DeMarini made the world’s finest bats. According to Chris Considine, Vice President/General Manager of Wilson Sporting Goods: "The thing that struck me most about DeMarini was their passion for sports and their true competitiveness.

Within a year, DeMarini unveiled the industry’s first concept bat, the $35,000 F1. Secured under lock and key at the DeMarini Bat Industrial Complex in Hillsboro, Oregon, the F1 served as a technological storehouse for future products, including DeMarini’s landmark Half & Half system.

In December 2001, 12 years after the genesis of DeMarini Sports, Ray DeMarini died of cancer in his Northwest Portland home. He was 55. The next summer, the Portland Metro Softball Association paid homage to the “King of Softball” with the dedication of Ray DeMarini Field. Formerly known as Delta #1, the field was DeMarini’s favorite place to test bats during the early days of business. Ray DeMarini—bat maker and player extraordinaire—was remembered for his high-performance softball bats and unwavering encouragement of everyday players. Today, a 40-foot sign announcing RAY DEMARINI FIELD graces the outfield, and an interpretive display chronicling Ray’s life greets players as they register for games.

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